POST UTME COAL CITY UNIVERSITY 2018 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
The Earth's rotation causes the apparent shift of the position of a star in the sky due to the finite speed of light. What is the name of this phenomenon?
A. Asteroidal Parallax
Correct B. Stellar Parallax
C. Lunar Parallax
D. Planetary Parallax

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
A map projection that preserves angles and shapes is known as a:
A. Azimuthal Equidistant Projection
Correct B. Gall-Peters Projection
C. Robinson Projection
D. Mollweide Projection

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The process of soil formation from the weathering of rocks is known as:
Correct A. Pedogenesis
B. Weathering
C. Erosion
D. Deposition

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A diagram showing the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the rate of soil erosion is known as a:
Correct A. Scatter Plot
B. Line Graph
C. Bar Chart
D. Pie Chart

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The population of a city can be represented by the formula P = rN, where P is the population, r is the rate of growth, and N is the number of years. What is the value of r if the population of the city is 100,000 and the rate of growth is 5% per year?
Correct A. 0.05
B. 0.1
C. 0.2
D. 0.5

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the type of landform that is likely to be formed at point X, given that the river has been eroding the valley for thousands of years.
Correct A. Meander
B. Oxbow Lake
C. Delta
D. Canyon

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
A population of 1000 people is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. Calculate the population after 10 years, assuming that the growth rate remains constant.
A. 1350
Correct B. 1500
C. 1600
D. 1700

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a soil profile. Identify the type of soil that is likely to be formed at point Y, given that the soil has been subjected to intense weathering.
Correct A. Laterite
B. Alfisol
C. Inceptisol
D. Entisol

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
A company is planning to build a new factory in a rural area. The factory will employ 500 people and will generate an income of ₦500 million per annum. Calculate the total income generated by the factory over a period of 5 years, assuming that the income remains constant.
A. ₦2,500,000,000
Correct B. ₦3,000,000,000
C. ₦3,500,000,000
D. ₦4,000,000,000

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The diagram below shows a cross-section of a river delta. Identify the type of landform that is likely to be formed at point Z, given that the river has been depositing sediment for thousands of years.
Correct A. Delta
B. Estuary
C. Mangrove Swamp
D. Barrier Island

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. What is the primary reason for this complex network?
A. Tectonic activity
Correct B. Erosion and sedimentation
C. Human activities
D. Climate change

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The Earth's climate is influenced by the amount of solar energy it receives. What is the primary factor that affects the amount of solar energy the Earth receives?
A. Distance from the Sun
Correct B. Angle of the Earth's axis
C. Atmospheric gases
D. Ocean currents

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The Niger River is the longest river in West Africa and flows through several countries, including Nigeria. What is the primary reason for the Niger River's importance?
A. Agricultural activities
B. Industrial activities
Correct C. Transportation and trade
D. Tourism and recreation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
The population of Nigeria is projected to reach 400 million by 2050. What is the primary factor contributing to this rapid population growth?
Correct A. High birth rates
B. Low death rates
C. Urbanization
D. Migration

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world and covers a significant portion of North Africa. What is the primary reason for the Sahara Desert's formation?
A. Tectonic activity
B. Climate change
C. Human activities
Correct D. Geological processes

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The process of soil formation involves the interaction of several factors, including climate, topography, and vegetation. Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to soil formation?
Correct A. Human activity
B. Climate
C. Topography
D. Vegetation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
A population of 1000 individuals is growing at a rate of 10% per annum. What is the population after 5 years?
A. 1200
B. 1300
C. 1400
Correct D. 1500

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
A map shows a river flowing through a valley. Which of the following is a likely consequence of the river's flow?
Correct A. Erosion of the surrounding rocks
B. Deposition of sediment
C. Formation of a waterfall
D. Creation of a lake

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
A soil sample has a pH of 6.5. What is the likely effect of adding lime to the soil?
Correct A. Increase the pH
B. Decrease the pH
C. No change in pH
D. Neutralize the soil

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
A city has a population of 500,000 people. The city is growing at a rate of 5% per annum. What is the population after 10 years?
A. 550,000
B. 600,000
C. 650,000
Correct D. 700,000

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
The process of soil formation involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical and chemical weathering. Which of the following is an example of a physical weathering process?
Correct A. Freeze-thaw action
B. Chemical weathering
C. Erosion
D. Soil compaction

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The Earth's atmosphere is composed of several layers, including the troposphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere. Which of the following is a characteristic of the stratosphere?
Correct A. High concentration of ozone
B. Low concentration of oxygen
C. High concentration of nitrogen
D. Low concentration of carbon dioxide

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The Niger Delta is a major economic hub in Nigeria, with significant oil and gas reserves. Which of the following is a major economic activity in the Niger Delta?
A. Agriculture
B. Mining
C. Manufacturing
Correct D. Petroleum extraction

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The Ogun River is a major river in southwestern Nigeria, flowing through the states of Ogun and Lagos. Which of the following is a major environmental issue associated with the Ogun River?
Correct A. Pollution
B. Deforestation
C. Soil erosion
D. Climate change

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The concept of sustainable development was first introduced in the 1987 report of the World Commission on Environment and Development. Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable development?
Correct A. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
B. Reducing poverty and inequality
C. Promoting economic growth and development
D. Protecting the environment and conserving natural resources

Correct Answer: A

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